Reports Report 1561hp (Event 1561-2019)

Observer
Name Patricia H
Experience Level 3/5
Remarks It was suprising to me how bright and large it appeared, as well as how long I was able to see it. It seemed to have a tail like a comet that was very visible as well. I was driving when I saw it. It was so beautiful and large.
Location
Address Morganton, NC
Latitude 35° 39' 23.16'' N (35.656434°)
Longitude 81° 45' 23.13'' W (-81.756425°)
Elevation 349.431m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time 2019-04-04 07:00 EDT
UT Date & Time 2019-04-04 11:00 UT
Duration ≈7.5s
Direction
Moving direction From up right to down left
Descent Angle 265°
Moving
Facing azimuth 160°
First azimuth 205°
First elevation 49°
Last azimuth 83.52°
Last elevation 30°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude -11
Color Light Blue, Light Yellow, White
Concurrent Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Delayed Sound
Observation No
Remarks -
Persistent train
Observation Unknown
Duration -
Length -
Remarks -
Terminal flash
Observation Unknown
Remarks -
Fragmentation
Observation Unknown
Remarks -